Talos, the mythical giant bronze man, was the protector of which island?
Quiz Options
- Crete
- Sicily
- Cyprus
- Sardinia
Explanation
Created by Hephaestus, Talos was a giant automaton tasked with patrolling the coastline of Crete to ward off invaders and protect King Minos’s realm. He circled the island three times daily, hurling boulders at approaching enemy ships to keep them at bay.